scholarly journals Population-level investigation of the knowledge of ocular chemical injuries and proper immediate action

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadeel Seraj ◽  
Shahad Khawandanh ◽  
Arwa Fatani ◽  
Afnan Saeed ◽  
Ghadeer Alotaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Level ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chemical Injuries ◽  
Important Sense ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Chemical Eye Injury

Abstract Objective: Although the eyes occupy 0.1% of the total body surface, eye injuries are serious because vision is arguably the most important sense. We aimed to assess knowledge of Saudi Arabian residents regarding steps to be taken in cases of chemical eye injury, in order to promote awareness of such procedures. Results: A cross-sectional design was done. A random sampling method was utilized to select 888 individuals in the Saudi community. Participants completed an electronic closed ended, validated, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Two experts assessed content and face validity. Respondents were 18–29 years of age. 74 (8.3%) had a history of chemical eye injury. Regarding the first step taken in case of chemical eye injury, 697 (78.5%) respondents indicated washing with water, 164 (18.5%) indicated visiting the emergency department, 11 (1.2%) indicated using eye drops, and 5 (0.6%) indicated covering the eye immediately. Seventy-five (8.4%) respondents agreed that an eye injured with an acidic material should be washed with an alkaline solution. These results should be confirmed by health authorities and appropriate interventions should be developed for improving knowledge among masses, thereby promoting a healthier society. Keywords: Eye damage, Saudi Arabia, corrective steps, alkaline, acidic

scholarly journals Population-level investigation of the knowledge of ocular chemical injuries and proper immediate action

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadeel Seraj ◽  
Shahad Khawandanh ◽  
Arwa Fatani ◽  
Afnan Saeed ◽  
Ghadeer Alotaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Level ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chemical Injuries ◽  
Important Sense ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Chemical Eye Injury

Abstract Objective: Although the eyes occupy 0.1% of the total body surface, eye injuries are serious because vision is arguably the most important sense. We aimed to assess knowledge of Saudi Arabian residents regarding steps to be taken in cases of chemical eye injury, in order to promote awareness of such procedures. Results: A cross-sectional design was done. A random sampling method was utilized to select 888 individuals in the Saudi community. Participants completed an electronic closed ended, validated, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire. Two experts assessed content and face validity. Respondents were 18–29 years of age. 74 (8.3%) had a history of chemical eye injury. Regarding the first step taken in case of chemical eye injury, 697 (78.5%) respondents indicated washing with water, 164 (18.5%) indicated visiting the emergency department, 11 (1.2%) indicated using eye drops, and 5 (0.6%) indicated covering the eye immediately. Seventy-five (8.4%) respondents agreed that an eye injured with an acidic material should be washed with an alkaline solution. These results should be confirmed by health authorities and appropriate interventions should be developed for improving knowledge among masses, thereby promoting a healthier society. Keywords: Eye damage, Saudi Arabia, corrective steps, alkaline, acidic

scholarly journals Population-level investigation of the knowledge of ocular chemical injuries and proper immediate action

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadeel Seraj ◽  
Shahad Khawandanh ◽  
Arwa Fatani ◽  
Afnan Saeed ◽  
Ghadeer Alotaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Level ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Chemical Injuries ◽  
Important Sense ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Ocular Chemical Injuries ◽  
Chemical Eye Injury

Abstract Objective: Although the eyes occupy 0.1% of the total body surface, eye injuries are serious because vision is arguably the most important sense. We aimed to assess knowledge of Saudi Arabian residents regarding steps to be taken in cases of chemical eye injury, in order to promote awareness of such procedures. Results: This study included 888 individuals in the Saudi community; most of them were female (624, 70.3%), and 359 (40.4%) respondents were 18–29 years of age. Regarding the first step taken in case of chemical eye injury, 697 (78.5%) respondents indicated washing with water, 164 (18.5%) indicated visiting the emergency department, 11 (1.2%) indicated using eye drops, and 5 (0.6%) indicated covering the eye immediately. A total of 491 (55.3%) respondents agreed that alkaline injuries were more dangerous than acidic injuries. Seventy-five (8.4%) respondents agreed that an eye injured with an acidic material should be washed with an alkaline solution, while 60 (6.8%) respondents agreed that an eye exposed to an alkaline material should be washed with an acidic solution. These results should be confirmed by health authorities and appropriate interventions should be developed for improving perception and knowledge among masses, thereby promoting a healthier society.

Bilateral chemical eye injury resulting from airbag deployment

2013 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-173
Author(s):  
J F Welch
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Initial Management ◽  
Chemical Injury ◽  
Airbag Deployment ◽  
Chemical Eye Injury

AbstractA case report highlighting an unusual cause of a chemical injury and an explanation of the basic initial management of chemical eye injuries: relevant to all Armed Forces medical personnel.

scholarly journals The role of multi-generational household clusters in COVID-19 in England

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Thelwall ◽  
Asad Zaidi ◽  
Olisaeloka Nsonwu ◽  
Wendy Rice ◽  
Dimple Chudasama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Relative Deprivation ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Security ◽  
White Ethnicity ◽  
Household Transmission ◽  
Patient Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background Household transmission has been demonstrated to be an important factor in the population-level growth of COVID-19. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) maintains data on positive tests for COVID-19 and the residential addresses of cases. We sought to use this information to characterise clusters of COVID-19 in multi-generational households in England. Methods Using cross-sectional design, cases of COVID-19 were assigned to clusters if they occurred in the same residential property in a 14-day rolling window. Patient demographic data were supplemented with reference to the ONS index of multiple deprivation and population density. Multi-generational households were defined as a cluster with at least three people, with one case in a person who was 0-16 years old and one case in a person who was ≥ 60 years old, with at least 16 years between two members of each age group. Results A total of 3,647,063 COVID-19 cases were reported between 01 April 2020 and 20 May 2021. Of these, 1,980,527 (54.3 %) occurred in residential clusters. Multi-generational households formed 1.5 % of clusters, with these more likely to occur in areas of higher population density and higher relative deprivation. Multi-generational clusters were more common among households of non-White ethnicity and formed larger clusters than non-multi-generational clusters (median cluster size 6, IQR 4-11 vs 3, IQR 3-4, respectively). Conclusion Multi-generational clusters were not highly prevalent in England during the study period, however were more common in certain populations.

scholarly journals Work Related Ocular Injury: Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Limbu ◽  
Grant Moore ◽  
Amir H. Marvasti ◽  
Mariel E. Poole ◽  
Rohit Saiju
Keyword(s):  
Ocular Injury ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prospective Survey ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Injury ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Eye Examination

Introduction: Occupational eye injuries comprise a major source of ocular trauma. Knowledge of the epidemiology of occupational eye injuries is essential to formulate viable safety strategies.Objectives: To evaluate the demographics, patterns of protective eye wear use, and patterns of occupational eye injury among workers in Hetauda, Nepal.Materials and methods: Community based cross-sectional prospective survey was carried out from September 2010 to July 2011. Survey included all workers irrespective of their age and those who are willing to participate in survey by filling details on structured questioners and comprehensive eye examination at community level.Results: 1236 surveys were collected. 38.3% (473) of workers surveyed reported experiencing a work-related eye injury. Over two-thirds [68.3% (844)] of workers surveyed reported never wearing safety eyewear while at work. There was a positive correlation between male sex (P<0.001), reported previous work-related injury (P<0.001), and attending school (P=0.016) and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).Conclusions: The population studied demonstrates a significant level of work related injury. There are potentially modifiable factors that could lead to increased use of eye protection.

scholarly journals Children’s Anxiety and Factors Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Study Using the Children’s Anxiety Questionnaire and the Numerical Rating Scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marla Garcia de Avila ◽  
Pedro Hamamoto Filho ◽  
Francine Jacob ◽  
Léia Alcantara ◽  
Malin Berghammer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Children’S Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire

The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s lives deserve attention. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety among Brazilian children and its associated factors during social distancing during COVID-19. We used a cross-sectional design with an online survey from April to May 2020 in Brazil. We included children aged 6–12 years and their guardians. The Children’s Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ; scores 4–12) and the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS; scores 0–10) were used to measure anxiety. We enrolled 157 girls and 132 boys, with a mean age of 8.84 (±2.05) years; 88.9% of respondents were mothers. Based on CAQ ≥ 9, the prevalence of anxiety was 19.4% (n = 56), and higher among children with parents with essential jobs and those who were social distancing without parents. In logistic regression, the following variables were associated with higher CAQ scores: social distancing without parents; more persons living together in home; and education level of guardians. Based on NRS > 7, the prevalence of anxiety was 21.8% (n = 63); however, no associations with NRS scores were found with the investigated variables. These findings suggest the necessity of implementing public health actions targeting these parents and their children at the population level.

scholarly journals Epidemiological findings of childhood ocular trauma in a public hospital in Colombia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria D’Antone ◽  
Diana Cristina Palencia Flórez ◽  
Claudia Juliana Lopez García ◽  
Flor De María Cáceres Manrique ◽  
Nahyr López Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Penetrating Trauma ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Open Globe ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics

Abstract Background Eye injury is a serious worldwide public health problem that may cause blindness. In children, blindness has functional impact and psychosocial implications. As indicated in many worldwide studies, identification of risk factors associated with the socio-cultural context may prevent eye injuries. The objetive of the study is to describe the sociodemographic and epidemiological characteristics of pediatric eye injury and its effects on ocular structures in a public hospital from Colombia. Method A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2017, in a tertiary public hospital of a medium-sized city located in the Northeast of Colombia. Children under 15 years old with trauma to the eyeball or its adnexa were included. The Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology System (BETTS) was used. Eye burns and Ocular adnexa were also included. Results 61 cases of eye injuries were recorded, 67.21% (41 cases) of which were males. 57.37% (35 cases) corresponded to closed-globe injuries both contusion and lamellar laceration. Visual acuity fluctuated between 20/20 and 20/40. 14.75% (9 cases) were open-globe injuries while 50% (4 cases) were penetrating trauma. 27.86% of the injuries (17 cases) did not directly compromise the eyeball, 58.82% (10 of these cases) of which corresponded to eyelid wounds, and neither of those had visual acuity information. Conclusion The study showed that the majority of eye injuries in children under 15 years old, from a public hospital in the Northeast of Colombia, are closed globe, caused by blows, and occur in males.

scholarly journals On the art of doing surveys among adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Due ◽  
A M Arnarsson ◽  
N Lyyra ◽  
P Löfstedt ◽  
K R Madsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Biased Reporting

Abstract The aim is to discuss methodological challenges for research on adolescent positive mental health. A first consideration is which questions should the measurement instrument answer. In the clinical context it should have the properties of giving enough information for making a diagnosis of high quality. In the public health context, its objective may be to give information that enables the researcher to describe trends at the population level and provide guidance on areas of intervention. The HBSC study is monitoring the health and health behaviour of school-aged children in a public health context. It is a population survey, defined by the form of data collection and the method of analysis. The data is collected by questionnaire from a representative sample of school-aged children. It tries to answer descriptive questions (What, who, when?), but also tries to explore causal associations (Why?), given the limitations of the cross-sectional design. Surveys have advantages: Good for gathering descriptive data; Can cover a wide range of topics. Are relatively inexpensive to use; Can include large number of respondents; and Can be analysed using a variety of existing software. Among the disadvantages can be mentioned: Self-report may lead to biased reporting; Data may provide a general picture but lack depth; Difficult to obtain adequate information on context; and Differences in understanding: it is difficult to formulate questions in such a way that it will mean exactly same thing to each respondent. The choice of measurement tools or indicators involves both theoretical and practical issues. Multidisciplinary research teams may include different theoretical traditions, which is an asset but also make it necessary to be explicit regarding overall aims of the study. Most often the theoretical issues focus one of three topics: the value of the types of data; the relative scientific rigor of the data; or basic, underlying philosophies of evaluation.

Relationship of Self-Compassion, Hope, and Emotional Control to Perceived Burdensomeness, Thwarted Belongingness, and Suicidal Ideation

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Laura R. Umphrey ◽  
John C. Sherblom ◽  
Paulina Swiatkowski
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Emotional Control ◽  
Thwarted Belongingness ◽  
Perceived Burdensomeness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of

Abstract. Background: Cultivating positive feelings of self in relationships with others can affect perceptions of belongingness and burdensomeness. Aims: The present study examines the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Method: Participants were 481 college students who completed scales measuring self-compassion, hope, emotional control, thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation. Results: Correlation and parallel mediation analysis results show relationships between self-compassion, hope, and emotional control with perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation. Limitations: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design, sample demographics, and inability to distinguish between individuals with suicidal ideation and those who attempt suicide. Conclusion: The results show that the relationships of self-compassion, hope, and emotional control to perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and suicidal ideation are worth further investigation.

Rorschach-CS Scores of Six Groups of Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caspar C. Berghout ◽  
Jolien Zevalkink ◽  
Abraham N. J. Pieters ◽  
Gregory J. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Treatment Type ◽  
Psychotherapy Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

In this study we used a quasiexperimental, cross-sectional design with six cohorts differing in phase of treatment (pretreatment, posttreatment, 2-year posttreatment) and treatment type (psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy) and investigated scores on 39 Rorschach-CS variables. The total sample consisted of 176 participants from four mental health care organizations in The Netherlands. We first examined pretreatment differences between patients entering psychoanalysis and patients entering psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The two treatment groups did not seem to differ substantially before treatment, with the exception of the level of ideational problems. Next, we studied the outcome of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy by comparing the Rorschach-CS scores of the six groups of patients. In general, we found significant differences between pretreatment and posttreatment on a relatively small number of Rorschach-CS variables. More pre/post differences were found between the psychoanalytic psychotherapy groups than between the psychoanalysis groups. More research is needed to examine whether analyzing clusters of variables might reveal other results.

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